Trophy - zulu war sets (1 Viewer)

[GICOP]

Thank you Martyn, Mike and Joe. I have become fascinated with the Naval Brigade and you answers and pictures are most helpful. I appreciate all your expertise.

Randy

Excellent info Mike and Joe, many thanks

I knew you two aficionados were more than likely to have the answer.

Now that I have started the new Invasion of Zululand I am going to invest in the Osprey books

Cheers all

Martyn

 

[PolarBear]

Here are 2 photos of the Naval Brigade in Zululand in 1879 and a plate showing Naval Brigade uniforms in the Zulu War

 

[GICOP]

Here are 2 photos of the Naval Brigade in Zululand in 1879 and a plate showing Naval Brigade uniforms in the Zulu War

Thank you for posting the pictures Randy

Cheers

Martyn

 

[1879fanatic]

Randy,
Thanks for posting. The Gatling crew from Tenedos (I beleive) is an excellent quality picture. I can take my calipers out and measure the barrels at .650 diameter
Mike

 

[The Lt.]

Had a good hunch Randy that you'd do a little more hunting and once again you've bagged your prey. Thought I'd add the Coulor plates by the late Richard Scollins from Ospreys British Forces From Zululand by Ian Knight I talked about earlier to provide another aspect of the coloured uniforms and better than the photos I sent to you last night. Mike I'm sure enjoy the photo of the rocket launcher....The Lt.

 

[thebritfarmer]

That would make for another great set from WB Thank you for posting it LT.

 

[1879fanatic]

Lt.,
I"ve studied that colour plate on more than one occasion. I still can not figure out what the rating (from the HMS Shah) is doing. Is he lighting a pipe to smoke? Is he preparing to be burned to a crisp by the 24pdr going of in front of him, or is he just adjusting his neckerchief? Please satisfy my intense curiosity by explaining what he's doing, or someone else's take on it.
Mike

 

[GICOP]

Had a good hunch Randy that you'd do a little more hunting and once again you've bagged your prey. Thought I'd add the Coulor plates by the late Richard Scollins from Ospreys British Forces From Zululand by Ian Knight I talked about earlier to provide another aspect of the coloured uniforms and better than the photos I sent to you last night. Mike I'm sure enjoy the photo of the rocket launcher....The Lt.

Nice shot of the Private, RMLI as well

Cheers

Martyn

 

[PolarBear]

Naval Brigade from Anglo-Sudan (1884)(Osprey)

 

[thebritfarmer]

Could he be adjusting his lanyard ?

 

[PolarBear]

Naval Brigade Boxer Rebellion (plus Japanese Officer)(East of India)

 

[PolarBear]

A useful site on naval uniforms and their components:

http://www.bluejacket.com/sea-service_uniform_b.htm

US Navy: 1917 (Pensacola,Fla.)

 

[PolarBear]

NEW SOUTH WALES NAVAL BRIGADE, 1900
N.S.W. first formed its Naval Brigade in 1861. Then in 1900 N.S.W. and Victoria sent naval Brigade contingents to China to help quell the Boxer Rebellion. This rating is fully equipped for that expedition. In 1901, Australia became a Commonwealth and Naval Forces came under Federal control.

 

[The Lt.]

Martyn here's a Marine favorite Colour-Sergeant of mine from Trophy....The Lt.

 

[GICOP]

Martyn here's a Marine favorite Colour-Sergeant of mine from Trophy....The Lt.

Nice one Joe and some more excellent pictures

Cheers

Martyn

 

[GICOP]

Here is a single Trophy Zulu figure from the 1980’s

Now for some sets

Cheers

Martyn

 

[thebritfarmer]

Thats a healthy and blood thirsty looking bunch of Zulus you have there Martyn. The 24th Foot best watch out !!

 

[GICOP]

Thats a healthy and blood thirsty looking bunch of Zulus you have there Martyn. The 24th Foot best watch out !!

The Zulu reserve Regiments will arrive later

Cheers

Martyn

 

[1879fanatic]

Martyn,
We are continually amazed at what you pull out of your hat! I love these guys, especially the ubidi that I have never seen before. Was he the boy that got too close to the British square at Gingindlovu and was captured and went into the Royal Navy after?
Lovely... Now you simply must associate Part#s to these sets so we know what to look for in the middle of the night, while you're sleeping, and all the lights are off...
Mike

 

[GICOP]

Martyn,
We are continually amazed at what you pull out of your hat! I love these guys, especially the ubidi that I have never seen before. Was he the boy that got too close to the British square at Gingindlovu and was captured and went into the Royal Navy after?
Lovely... Now you simply must associate Part#s to these sets so we know what to look for in the middle of the night, while you're sleeping, and all the lights are off...
Mike

That’s the one

Apparently a Zulu boy (mat carrier) got too close to the British line and was grabbed by a sailor from HMS Boadicea and kept captive throught the battle.He was adopted as a mascot by the crew.

Cheers

Martyn